Girls DA vs ECNL
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SpeedK1llz
GOLD
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that we now have a third thread on the same subject (GDA vs. ECNL)?
dfbmike
BRONZE
You are on a public forum talking trash about your daughters accomplishments in an amateur sport while belittling others with the same accomplishment...no private conversations here
Pls don't hand out checks that you cannot cash...don't go there, please...just go back a few months and take your own advice.
go take a bong rip or something and relax, you seem to be getting braver by the day
have a nice day
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Sped
Guest
I love all this board. People will literally argue over anything.
I wonder if we all started PMing MAP would we be able to sing this song after? I think so.
CaliKlines
Well-Known Member
Are you kidding me?? No they won't.
shales1002
GOLD
CaliKlines and I respectfully did agree on everything. Ecnl is doing the job that GDA wants to now do, with the claim that it will be "the primary" path because ECNL isn't working ??? It's a money and power grab pure and simple! Especially since they are using some of the same clubs. Honestly they should continue to improve the boys side and get that right before they try with the girls.
I keep hearing that "ECNL" is doing the job so why do we need GDA? Yes, ECNL is great if you are well-off and live in a certain neighborhood. For other great players that don't have the extra $5,000-$10,000 per year or live far from the ECNL mecca of the world they don't have that opportunity.
DOC salary may not be "lucrative" by some standards but it sure pays better than some other jobs:
Average nurse salary: $63,000 - saves lives
average police officer salary: $67,505 - protects lives
average mental health therapist: $56,898 - keeps people safe and functioning in the world
average teacher salary: $67,610 - teaches people how to be smart, good people in the world
average DOC salary: over $140,000? - puts money in their pocket, playing off the dreams of children and manipulating parents.
DOC salary may not be "lucrative" by some standards but it sure pays better than some other jobs:
Average nurse salary: $63,000 - saves lives
average police officer salary: $67,505 - protects lives
average mental health therapist: $56,898 - keeps people safe and functioning in the world
average teacher salary: $67,610 - teaches people how to be smart, good people in the world
average DOC salary: over $140,000? - puts money in their pocket, playing off the dreams of children and manipulating parents.
bababooey
GOLD
I completely agree that a police officer, nurse or school teacher should make more money than any DOC, but the reality is that there are far fewer DOC's than teachers, cops or nurses. Just another example of capitalism at its best.
Does it make any sense that sports stars make millions upon millions for playing a child's game? While they provide entertainment for lots and lots of us, they don't save lives, protect lives or teach our children what really matters in life.
Back on point, ECNL is quite expensive and in turn excludes some very worthy players and parents (not to mention geographic limitations).
Players outside of Boys/Girls DA and ECNL can make it to YNT or college, but it is much harder to get noticed in those scenarios.
Free market.
Great point!
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
If current registration is with an ECNL team that will not be academy next year, but player would like to switch to an academy club, what is the process? When can a player be released from ECNL? Do they need to be released or can they just join a new club under the academy umbrella?
madcow
SILVER ELITE
I could be wrong, but you can leave whenever you want. They are 2 different gaming circuits. ECNL has a roster freeze in May. If you are moving before the end of this season, I think it would come down to when the DA only club has their CalSouth roster freeze date (assuming that club is CalSouth).
Things become trickier if you are moving from one ECNL club to another or one Cal South club to another (as both have rules and deadlines as to if/when you can transfer).
If you are moving after both leagues are done, then all bets are off and you are free to do what you want.
meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
If you are wanting to move to a DA club that is not ECNL currently, you are free. However, moving from ECNL to ECNL requires you to wait till May 1.
Barcellonalover
BRONZE
Does anyone think that there will be any more announcements about a few more DA clubs? Does Arsenal or Strikers have a chance of DA or are there enough clubs in the market with DA status?
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
Not necessarily! If both DoC's sign off on a "transfer" from one ECNL to the other and the commissioner approves, then one can move from one ECNL team to the other within the season. If the current DoC refuses the release, then the commissioner can over-rule. Not sure yet if their is an avenue for parents to state their argument to the commissioner. We definitely have an argument that will be making it's way to the commissioner if our DD's transfer request is rejected!
meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
I would love to hear how that plays out. Please keep us all posted.
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
We'll definitely post if we are denied! We'll name names and all that! It's absolutely ridiculous that a coach can lie to your face repeatedly, take your -4K plus investment in your DD's future (for a single year) and then say something totally different.
Juggle Luv
BRONZE
By the way, we left because the hour ride home was really long with our dd in tears the entire way! It was a bit difficult to swollow the monetary loss, but now we are saving $ by not having to commute 2 hours to each practice. We've paid all club fees, team fees, volunteer fees, fundraising fees, etc. The club cannot deny us a request to transfer based on financials.
So, I pose the question, why might a transfer be denied? Why would any coach want to deny a child from continuing development at their appropriate level and position?
meatsweats
SILVER ELITE
I can only say from my experience in ECNL, it's also a big pissing match. We had looked to leave a club and were reminded, "very heavy handedly" that our release date was May 1. I agree, everyone should be thinking of the players best fit, but the clubs and coaches are more concerned about the bottom line and reputation. Sounds like your situation is not very pretty. I wish your DD the best in her future soccer club and career. Sorry you lost $$, but having your kiddo be happy and thriving, priceless.